Karen Eubank

Karen is a senior columnist at Candy’s Media and has been writing stories since she could hold a crayon. She is a globe-trotting, history-loving eternal optimist who would find it impossible to live well without dogs, Tex-Mex, and dark chocolate. She covers luxury properties and historic preservation for Candys Dirt.

Inspiration And Vision Created an Andalusian Oasis

By Karen Eubank / June 13, 2022 /

Only two things make a home truly great: Inspiration and vision. This Andalusian oasis has precisely the right balance of both. Briggs Freeman Realtors LeeLee Gioia and Anne Goyer nailed it when they described this home as an Andalusian oasis. “It was inspired by the Southern Spanish region of Andalusia,” Gioia said. “The previous owners…

Help us Sleuth Out More Details of This Classic University Park English Tudor!

By Karen Eubank / June 9, 2022 /

I’m deputizing our readers to become historic preservation detectives this week. Grab your magnifying glasses and Sherlock Holmes hats because this classic University Park English Tudor is a challenge. When I saw this picture-perfect 1946 classic University Park English Tudor at 6205 Saint Andrews Drive, I swooned a little because you probably know by now…

Truly Timeless: This Preston Hollow Luxury Home From Simmie Cooper is Ready For Anything

By Karen Eubank / June 6, 2022 /

The luxury home concept has taken on new meaning in the past couple of years. It’s not just about privacy, security, extraordinary finish out, and loads of space anymore. Expectations hit a whole new level after the pandemic and our homes had to not only perform as offices and schools but also become a source…

David Preziosi Championed Preservation in Dallas. Now He’s Taking His Efforts Statewide

By Karen Eubank / June 2, 2022 /

David Preziosi, the Executive Director of Preservation Dallas since 2012, is making a move. He’s been tapped to be the Executive Director of the Texas Historical Foundation. The organization works to preserve the history of Texas through grants for the preservation of buildings, documents, and records. They also provide money for archaeological sites and put…

For $24.5M You Can Get a Stunning Southlake Dream Home You’ll Never Want to Leave

By Karen Eubank / May 30, 2022 /

I often think about the term “dream home” and what it means. To me, it’s a house that quite simply knocks your socks off. My bar is absurdly high, however, probably because I spent some formative years living not far from the Versailles Palace outside Paris. My nights were spent not counting sheep to get…